1/2 oz 2018 Lunar Year of the Dog Gold Coin | Perth Mint

This gorgeous coin from the Perth Mint Australian Lunar Series II is the perfect acquisition or gift for anyone born under the Chinese lunar sign of the dog. Secure yours today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1/2 oz of 9999 Fine Gold
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the year and country of issue, face value, and metal weight and purity inscriptions
• Reverse: Features a chocolate labrador retriever standing on rocks and featuring a stylized pine tree in the background, with the inscriptions "YEAR OF THE DOG" and the Chinese symbol for dog

In 2018, we celebrate the 11th animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be loyal, amiable, kind and friendly.

This 1/2 oz Gold coin is the 11th release in the hugely popular lunar series II from the historic Perth mint, which celebrates each year with the animal symbols of the Chinese Zodiac.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint's 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.